Calvin Abueva’s performance fell just short of a double-double as Magnolia Hotshots continued their unbeaten record by convincingly defeating San Miguel Beer, 94-65, in the PBA On Tour. Abueva, coming off the bench, contributed nine points and an impressive 16 rebounds in just 19 minutes of play. This restricted playing time was a deliberate move by Coach Chito Victolero to ensure that Abueva gradually returns to his previous form after recovering from a leg injury.
Victolero expressed his satisfaction with Abueva’s performance, noting that although there was eagerness to play, Abueva’s timing was on point. The crowd was thrilled to see one of the league’s top attractions back on the court when Abueva entered the game in the first quarter.
James Laput, Magnolia’s center, continued to shine with 21 points and 11 rebounds, leading his team to victory. Jerrick Ahanmisi, Jio Jalalon, and Abu Tratter also played crucial roles, each scoring in double figures. Jericho Cruz, who was recently ejected from a game for hitting Paul Varilla, contributed 15 points, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide for San Miguel. This loss marks the Beermen’s seventh defeat in ten games, having dropped six of seven since their 2-1 opening record on the On Tour.
In terms of statistics, the final scores for the game were 94-65 in favor of Magnolia Hotshots. The team’s impressive performance brings their record to a perfect 8-0 and positions them just three victories away from completing a clean sweep of the exhibition series.
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